Grading the Texans: Week 11

Matt Schaub overcame two interceptions, including one that could have been a killer in overtime, to throw for 527 yards, second-most in NFL history, and five touchdowns. He threw for 298 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime.

RB: B-

The Jaguars focused on containing Arian Foster, and they limited him to 2.8 yards a carry. He got the ball 28 times and produced 77 yards. Justin Forsett added 59 yards on seven carries as the Texans ran for 136 yards.

WR/TE: A+

Andre Johnson had the best game of his career with 14 receptions for 273 yards. He took a short screen and ran it 48 yards for the game-winning touchdown. Garrett Graham had eight catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns.

OL: B

The linemen had a tough game as far as run blocking, but they helped the Texans control the clock for 41 minutes, 40 seconds. They did a solid job of protecting Matt Schaub, who threw 55 times and was sacked twice.

DL: B

They helped limit the Jaguars to 86 yards rushing and 3.0 a carry. J.J. Watt had a sack, three hits on the quarterback, two tackles for loss and a deflection. Antonio Smith had two hits on the quarterback and two deflections.

LB: C

Bradie James led the defense with nine tackles. In his first performance since last season, Darryl Sharpton was in on seven tackles. Connor Barwin had two hits on the quarterback and once pass deflection.

DB: F+

One week after their best game of the season, the secondary played its worst. Danieal Manning’s sack knocked Blaine Gabbert out of the game. Kareem Jackson played his worst game, trying to cover rookie Justin Blackmon, who had 236 yards.

Specialists: C+

Keshawn Martin was terrific on returns, averaging 38 yards on two punt returns and 32.4 on five kickoff returns. He led punter Bryan Anger catch him on a 71-yard punt return. Punt coverage was splendid, kickoff coverage average. Shayne Graham missed two field goals.

Coaching: C+

The best thing about the coaching in this game is that the Texans won. The offense was outstanding at the beginning and the end. It was mediocre too often. The defense was terrible until the end of the fourth quarter and overtime.